Chemical Dependency Prevention Education Coordinator

Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center; Oregon; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center seeks a CD Prevention Coordinator to design and implement a comprehensive prevention plan for the CTUIR community, aligned with Yellowhawk Mission and Vision.

You will collaborate across Yellowhawk programs, schools, and state partners; lead prevention activities, manage a small youth caseload, and deliver evidence-based prevention strategies to reduce substance use and strengthen resilience in youth and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active MHACBO CPS certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Active Oregon THW certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Proven knowledge of substance use disorders and lived experience or prior SUD employment.
• Experience with event planning and collaborating with multiple departments/agencies.
• Letter of Verification proving minimum 2 years sobriety for those in recovery.
• Food Handler’s Card and CPR/First Aid certifications within 3 months.
• Represents Yellowhawk with a positive, alcohol- and drug-free lifestyle (including social media).
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office and office equipment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of history, culture, and health needs of AI/AN communities.
• Valid driver’s license and driving/insurance for GSA vehicles.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Yellowhawk programs, CTUIR departments, and county/state partners.
• Develop a comprehensive prevention plan and curriculum for the CTUIR community and schools.
• Lead, co-facilitate, and organize prevention activities involving large groups of youth.
• Manage a small caseload of at-risk youth and provide targeted, developmentally appropriate support.
• Coordinate with schools and Yellowhawk programs to support students and families.
• Ensure prevention activities use evidence-based or Tribal Best Practice approaches.
• Attend planning meetings for committees as directed.
• Deliver presentations to schools, Health Commission, Youth Council, and community groups.
• Work with regional/state agencies to collect, analyze, and interpret local data.
• Collaborate with TPEP, Family Strength, and other prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Office software competency

Community engagement

Cultural knowledge of AI/AN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MHACBO CPS certification

Oregon THW certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 46314 Timine Way,Pendleton, OR, 97801-9417,United States
• Base Pay $49,781.30 - $74,777.37 / Year
• Employee Type FTNon-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Job Summary:

The CD Prevention Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive prevention plan of action for the CTUIR community. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Yellowhawk Mission and Vision statements.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for collaborating and communicating effectively with other community programs at Yellowhawk and CTUIR departments, as well as county and state partner

2. Responsible for the development of a comprehensive prevention plan, includingcurriculum for the CTUIR community and schools.

3. Responsible for leading, co-facilitating, and organizing prevention activities within thecommunity, including Sons and Daughters of Tradition, Native STAND, GONA, BAAD,Conscious Discipline, etc., that could include hundreds of participants.

4. Will manage a small caseload of identified at-risk youth, offering targeted services designed to strengthen emotional regulation, coping abilities, and resilience. This

includes teaching and modeling proactive regulation skills, coordinating with families and school partners, and ensuring youth receive consistent, developmentally appropriately support that reduces substance use risk.

5. Collaborates with schools and other Yellowhawk Prevention programs to support High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Family Gatherings; as well as otherprevention activities.

6. Assures that all Prevention activities integrate evidence-based and/or Tribal Best PracticePrevention approaches.

7. Attends and actively participates in relevant planning meetings for groups such as: BAADCommittee, K’usiinmi Tawtnukt Committee, and other committees as directed.

8. Deliver presentations for other groups as well: Nixyaawii Community School classes,Health Commission, CTUIR Youth Council, Community Forum, CTUIR General Council, etc.

9. Works with regional and state agencies to collect, analyze, and interpret local data toaddress community conditions.

10. Active collaboration with the TPEP, Family Strength, Yellowhawk Mental Health,Yellowhawk Chemical Dependency Program, and Youth Suicide Prevention Program.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Active MHACBO certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.

3. Active Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW) certification or ability to obtain within six(6) months of employment.

4. Proven knowledge of substance use disorders i.e. lived experience, previousemployment in SUD field, etc.

5. Proven experience with event planning and coordinating/collaborating with various departments/agencies.

6. A Letter of Verification proving a minimum of two (2) years sobriety for those who are recovering from substance misuse.

7. Food Handler’s Card and CPR/First Aid certifications. Must possess this within three (3) months of employment.

8. Represents Yellowhawk with a respected and viable presence in the community. Provides positive role-modeling of an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. (Including social media).

9. Demonstrated experience with computers, software and office equipment, i.e., Microsoft office, printers, scanners, etc.

10. Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.

11. Demonstrated knowledge of history, culture and health needs of American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

12. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurance requirements to operateGeneral Services Administration vehicles.

13. Must submit to and pass a reference and criminal background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of college experience in the Social Service or Child Development fields.

2. Motivational Interviewing (MI) training and Intervention Skills training.

Additional Information

• Pull Date and Time Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4PM